Raja of Mahmudabad: Treasures of cultureExuding old world charm, aristocracy writ large on his person, the Raja of Mahmudabad is a historical text unto himself and a living testimony to the invaluable syncretic traditions of India

Meet Mohammad Amir Mohammad Khan, the Raja of Mahmudabad, in an exclusive candid conversation with The Luxe Café, waxing eloquent on the barely known aspects of Indian Royalty. From the story of how the Rajas of Jaipur first got the title of ‘Sawai’, to splendid tales of Wajid Ali Shah, Khan takes you on a fascinating journey into Indian history. And in the midst of it all reveals how the syncretic traditions of our country were upheld for centuries by the Royals of Mahmudabad, how values and beliefs transcend religions, becoming a bridge between people. Get closely acquainted with the cultural and intellectual involvements of royalty in this two-part series on the intriguing Raja of Mahmudabad.

Exuding old world charm, aristocracy writ large on his person, the Raja of Mahmudabad is a historical text unto himself and a living testimony to the invaluable syncretic traditions of India

Meet Mohammad Amir Mohammad Khan, the Raja of Mahmudabad, in an exclusive candid conversation with The Luxe Café, waxing eloquent on the barely known aspects of Indian Royalty. From the story of how the Rajas of Jaipur first got the title of ‘Sawai’, to splendid tales of Wajid Ali Shah, Khan takes you on a fascinating journey into Indian history. And in the midst of it all reveals how the syncretic traditions of our country were upheld for centuries by the Royals of Mahmudabad, how values and beliefs transcend religions, becoming a bridge between people. Get closely acquainted with the cultural and intellectual involvements of royalty in this two-part series on the intriguing Raja of Mahmudabad.

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